Weekly update - Friday 23 October 2026

Published on 23 October 2026

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COUNCILS UNITE FOR RAIL

Mayor Cr Ben Green joined Hepburn Mayor Cr Tony Clark, Ballarat Mayor Cr Tracey Hargreaves and the Public Transport Users Association’s Patrick Jarvinen this week to advocate for improved rail services across the region.

There are currently just two trains a day linking Maryborough, Talbot, Clunes and Creswick with Ballarat, and the timetable doesn’t suit people commuting for work and study. We are calling for five trains per day on weekdays, and the Public Transport Users Association (Ballarat branch) is seeking trains every two hours.

Candidates and parties contesting the Victorian State Election have been asked for their support.

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SLAB POURED AT DELEDIO

Exciting progress at Deledio Recreation Reserve in Dunolly, with the concrete slab now poured for the new pavilion.

The new facility will replace the ageing 1977 pavilion and will provide new change rooms and amenities, undercover social and viewing areas, first aid facilities, rainwater harvesting and solar power.

The project is jointly funded through a $1.5 million contribution from the Australian Government, $1 million from the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports and Infrastructure Program, and $500,000 from Council.

Construction is being delivered by MKM Building Group, with the new pavilion expected to be completed in early 2027.

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MIGRATION GROWTH BOOM

Central Goldfields Shire has recorded the highest percentage increase in net internal migration in Australia, jumping 312 per cent in the 12 months to June 2026.  

Published in the Regional Australia Institute's Regional Movers Index, which analyses address changes among more than 14.6 million Commonwealth Bank customers, the figures place Central Goldfields number one nationally for annual migration growth.

It's a great boost for our community and our economy, bringing new faces to our sporting teams, schools and volunteer groups, and more customers for our local businesses.

 

 

YOUNG TALENT SET TO SHINE

Celebrate the creativity, talent and innovation of our region's young artists at the opening of EMERGENT 2026 this Friday at the Central Goldfields Art Gallery.

Featuring works by 29 local VCE students from Highview College and Maryborough Education Centre, the exhibition showcases more than 60 artworks, models and product designs, as well as arcade-style games and nine short films.

Everyone is welcome to attend the opening today, Friday 23 October, 5pm at Central Goldfields Art Gallery. Enjoy free food, music and a great community atmosphere as we celebrate the next generation of creative talent.

EMERGENT 2026 is on display until 22 November 2026.

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SPRING COLOUR AT PHILLIPS GARDENS

Thanks to the hard work of our Parks and Gardens team, Phillips Gardens in Maryborough is looking spectacular, with colourful blooms and freshly mown lawns.

Be sure to stop by and take in the spring colour!

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OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING

The October Council Meeting will be held next Wednesday 28 October at 6pm.

The full agenda will be available to view at: www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/CouncilMeetings

The meeting will be held in the upstairs Council Chamber at the Maryborough Town Hall on the corner of Clarendon and Neill streets.

The meeting is open to the community to attend and will also be livestreamed to our website at the website link above.

CURRENT STAFF REPLACEMENTS

Ready for your next career move? We are currently recruiting for:

  • Coordinator Goldfields Children’s Centre
  • Educator Diploma – temporary
  • Educator Cert 3 – casual
  • Educator Diploma – casual

 

Visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/careers  

 

 

 

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